FMSS VOLUNTEER
The FMSS (Facility Management Software System) Volunteer Position involved asset data collection throughout maintained, populated and primitive areas of Big Bend National Park, to obtain measurements, record GPS locations, and take digital photographs of modern structures, historical structures, and designated ruins.
The job involved assessing and obtaining measurements of structures to determine square footage, construction materials of foundations, exterior walls, and roofing components; as well as interior spaces. In addition, an assessment was conducted and measurements taken of all windows, exterior doors, stairways, water fountains, and plumbing devices. The position also required determining types of electrical/mechanical components and recording, model numbers, serial numbers, and manufacturers of heating, air conditioning, water heaters, and other specified devices as determined by FMSS Staff.
Asset data collection also involved determining construction materials, and taking measurements, of all camping/ recreational vehicle pads at the Rio Grande Village, Chisos Basin, and Cottonwood Campgrounds, along with camping amenities located on each site, and within group camping areas. This included assessing and measuring ramada’s, food locker’s and determining amenities such as; electrical, water, and sewer connections. Additionally, asset data collection included traveling backcountry roads measuring primitive camp sites and amenities, determining materials used for construction of sites and amenities to include food lockers, and camping pads.
All asset data collection information is entered into the National Park Service, Facility Management Software System (FMSS) by facilities Staff.
Single or Couple work a total of 32 hours each per week and are scheduled to work togethe with the same 3 consecutive days off.
The job involved assessing and obtaining measurements of structures to determine square footage, construction materials of foundations, exterior walls, and roofing components; as well as interior spaces. In addition, an assessment was conducted and measurements taken of all windows, exterior doors, stairways, water fountains, and plumbing devices. The position also required determining types of electrical/mechanical components and recording, model numbers, serial numbers, and manufacturers of heating, air conditioning, water heaters, and other specified devices as determined by FMSS Staff.
Asset data collection also involved determining construction materials, and taking measurements, of all camping/ recreational vehicle pads at the Rio Grande Village, Chisos Basin, and Cottonwood Campgrounds, along with camping amenities located on each site, and within group camping areas. This included assessing and measuring ramada’s, food locker’s and determining amenities such as; electrical, water, and sewer connections. Additionally, asset data collection included traveling backcountry roads measuring primitive camp sites and amenities, determining materials used for construction of sites and amenities to include food lockers, and camping pads.
All asset data collection information is entered into the National Park Service, Facility Management Software System (FMSS) by facilities Staff.
Single or Couple work a total of 32 hours each per week and are scheduled to work togethe with the same 3 consecutive days off.
RV SITE AMENITIES
Full Hookup Site 30/50 amp service, cement patio, picnic table, and great mountain and valley views, propane reimbursed.
RV Volunteer Site at Panther Junction
COMMUNICATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
ATT Cell Phone/USP Air Card Access on Partner Network
Access attained at certain locations at Panther Junction icluding RV Site.
Access available at certain locations in the Castolon area.
Directv Satellite Access
Park Radio
Park Vehicle
Access attained at certain locations at Panther Junction icluding RV Site.
Access available at certain locations in the Castolon area.
Directv Satellite Access
Park Radio
Park Vehicle
OVERALL EXPERIENCE
An excellent 2 week orientation program, including a 2 day Rio Grande Canoe Trip; issuance of park stickers for vehicles, keys, and park familiarization tour. Facilities Staff ensured RV Site setup was adequate, including providing an adapter for electrical connection. Computer Security Training was provided and issuance of NPS email account and computer access. Initially, the volunteer RV Site had 20/30 amp service. Power was not adequate and breakers had to continuosly be reset. The Lead Electrician and Electrical Volunteer installed a new 50 amp electric pedestal the same day they became aware of the power issue. An abbreviated 2 day orientation included tour of Bend National Park was provided upon arrival.
This was another great volunteer experience with the NPS.
The FMSS Volunteer position was the first for Big Bend National Park. All FMSS work was completed ahead of anticipated schedule and one week prior to agreed upon commitment.
This was another great volunteer experience with the NPS.
The FMSS Volunteer position was the first for Big Bend National Park. All FMSS work was completed ahead of anticipated schedule and one week prior to agreed upon commitment.
